Nikon D5300 vs Sony A65
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Nikon D5300 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
- Launched February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon D5200
- Successor is Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Revealed November 2011
- Renewed by Sony A68
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Below, we are matching up the Nikon D5300 versus Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D5300 (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D5300 was brought out 2 years later than the A65 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D5300 scores vs the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Sony A65
| D5300 | A65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | November 2011 | Fresher by 28 months |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+116k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Nikon D5300
| A65 | D5300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Sony A65
| D5300 | A65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Nikon D5300 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5300 has got outside measurements of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D5300 versus the A65.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D5300 and A65 is 68 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D5300 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D5300 and A65.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger D5300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D5300 vs Sony A65 Specifications
| Nikon D5300 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D5300 | Sony SLT-A65 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2011-11-15 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 4 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 39 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | 9 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 480g (1.06 lb) | 622g (1.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 83 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light score | 1338 | 717 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 600 shots | 560 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $429 | $700 |
